Butterfly at Pangarinda Arboretum, Wellington

Australian Admiral (Vanessa itea), Pangarinda Arboretum

Earlier this year we visited Pangarinda Arboretum at Wellington, about a half hour drive south of Murray Bridge in South Australia. This collection of native Australian plants has been set up and maintained by local plant enthusiasts. It is a great place for flower photography as well as birding. On this occasion I managed to get several photos of a beautiful butterfly.

The butterfly in question is an Australian Admiral Vanessa itea, and is relatively common in this area. we often enjoy seeing them fluttering through our garden.

On this occasion the birding was rather slow, so I took delight in taking flower photos. This butterfly was a bonus.

Australian Admiral (Vanessa itea), Pangarinda Arboretum